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(APELL: Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at the Local Level)Knowledge management and education can help communities located in hazard-prone areas gain a better grasp of the ways to cope...
The data are generally provided by Governments, based on their own definitions and methods of data collection. For most industrialized countries, in the absence of Government estimates, UNHCR has...
For more than 10 years, UN-HABITAT has been operating in humanitarian and crisis situations, supporting efforts by national governments, local authorities and civil society to strengthen their...
For decades, WFP has been on the frontline of the fight against hunger. But today, the global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing. New challenges areemerging. High commodity prices,...
A note to explain the roles of the National Security Council undet the Prime Minister Office of Malaysia
Cholera can lead to death within hours. This document summarizes the preventive measures for Cholera and the first aid and relief when someone is suspected having the disease. Early treatment with...
Contains a short profile of the different diaster risk Timor Leste faces
During an outbreak of cholera, most patients can be treated in existing health facilities. However, health officials may decide to set up a temporary Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) either in part...